{"id":7319,"date":"2022-07-08T16:48:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T20:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=7319"},"modified":"2022-09-24T21:55:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T01:55:16","slug":"how-many-days-in-advance-can-you-make-sugar-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/how-many-days-in-advance-can-you-make-sugar-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Days In Advance Can You Make Sugar Cookies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sugar cookies are one of the most popular Christmas cookies. They are also one of the easiest to make. In this blog post, I will discuss how many days in advance you can make sugar cookies and still have them taste delicious and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule, baked sugar cookies can last in the freezer for up to 3 months if stored well. When stored properly, sugar cookies can be made up to 5 days in advance. The key to making sugar cookies that taste just as good as they did when they were first baked is to store them properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When I have a lot of guests coming over, I try to bake my desserts ahead of time to save on cooking time. As a result, it’s important to know how many days in advance you can bake sugar cookies. Read on for more information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a whole, sugar cookie dough can stay fresh in the fridge for about 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and place it into an airtight container. This, therefore, means you can make your dough well in advance and have it ready to go when you need it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n *By the way, <\/strong>if you’re looking for some new cookie sheets\/baking pans<\/strong> to replace for your kitchen, I recently came across the Perfect Nonstick Cookie Sheets \/ Baking Sheets Set<\/a><\/strong> that I got for myself and they work great! You can check out these Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you intend to bake in a few days, you can make your cookie dough 5 days in advance and store it in the fridge. If you want to bake them further down the line, make your dough early and freeze it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When storing sugar cookie dough in the freezer, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. This will help to prevent freezer burn and keep the dough fresh for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep reading to see how to keep your cookies fresh for longer periods of time!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a whole, it is possible to make sugar cookies ahead of time. It’s often recommended to bake them a few days in advance so they have time to properly set and harden. This will help ensure that they hold their shape when you go to decorate them later on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sugar cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you want to extend their shelf life, you can freeze them for up to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container before freezing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n *By the way,<\/strong> I recently wrote an article about How To Fix & Save Your Burnt Cookies.<\/a><\/strong> This article breaks down the best ways to fix your burnt cookies so that they look freshly baked.<\/strong><\/em> You can check out this article here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a table that shows how long sugar cookies can remain fresh when stored in an airtight container:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Early Can You Make Sugar Cookie Dough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can You Make Sugar Cookies Ahead Of Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n